It is a solo 2500 gateway laptop it will not boot to cd only to the hard drive . I am trying to inter setup or bios to change that but I am encountering a password protected board, no password.
2007-10-09 07:22:32 · 5 answers · asked by D M 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Desktops
Contact Manuf of laptop with proof that you are GENUINE owner of said laptop and ask their advise.
There is "usually" a service password that will let you in.
Alternatively GOOGLE the model + "bios password" to see if you find anyone with answer on teh WWW
2007-10-09 07:26:14 · answer #1 · answered by stu_the_kilted_scot 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Removing the CMOS battery briefly will remove all passwords. Replace the battery, and you will be ready to run. Be careful to unplug the computer, handle things carefully.
2007-10-09 14:32:45 · answer #2 · answered by Stephen H 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Check gateway's site for instructions on how to clear the password from that model of laptop.
It may not be possible for you to do it(on IBM laptops it's a case of send it back to IBM for them to do it... costs more than a laptop, so a great disincentive to steal laptops).
2007-10-09 14:28:13 · answer #3 · answered by bambamitsdead 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
try taking off the battery thats on the motherboard for a few minutes then try it again. usually this resets the password
2007-10-09 14:27:28 · answer #4 · answered by Random guy number 1988 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Try taking out the CMOS battery and then putting it back in. Careful you don't brake anything .
2007-10-09 14:33:14 · answer #5 · answered by outlander 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋